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PCU RN Travel Contract in Youngstown, Ohio | Progressive Care / Stepdown Nurse Job

Progressive Care Unit RN travel job in Youngstown, Ohio. Step into a fast-paced Progressive Care/Stepdown environment where your critical thinking, teamwork, and bedside expertise will make a real impact. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced registered nurse who enjoys caring for complex patients in a dynamic intermediate coronary care setting. You’ll join a collaborative healthcare team supporting adult and geriatric patients with a wide range of cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical needs. Youngstown offers a welcoming Northeast Ohio community with convenient access to local amenities, regional travel routes, and a strong mix of city energy and hometown feel.

Job Details

• Position: PCU RN / Progressive Care Nurse / Stepdown RN
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Setting: Progressive Care / Stepdown / Intermediate Coronary Care
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Location: Youngstown, Ohio

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of practice or compact eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of registered nurse experience required
• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred
• BLS required; ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• CCRN or PCCN certification preferred
• Ability to complete a dysrhythmia exam
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills and comfort with progressive care patient needs
• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic health records preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to progressive care and stepdown patients
• Assess patient conditions, identify priorities, and develop individualized plans of care
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with policy and nursing standards
• Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond quickly to changes in patient status
• Care for patients with chest tubes, central lines, multiple drains, and hemodynamic monitoring needs
• Manage patients receiving advanced respiratory support such as Airvo and continuous BiPAP
• Support patients receiving drips including heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, nitro, and insulin
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate safe, effective care
• Educate patients and families while promoting comfort, safety, and positive outcomes
• Maintain calm, compassionate, and professional care in a fast-moving clinical environment

Apply now for this Progressive Care RN travel nursing opportunity in Youngstown, Ohio, and join a team committed to quality patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.